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El Salvador Murder-free For 24 Hours

BBC World Service - Newsday, El Salvador Murder-free For 24 Hours

The country has one of the highest murder rates in the world.

El Salvador has recorded what's thought to be its first day without a single murder for two years. 

Gambia's President-elect, Adama Barrow, calls for direct talks with outgoing President Yahya Jammeh, who's refusing to step down. 

A short movie for British TV called Urban Myths has come under fire for casting UK actor Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson in a comedy.

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